Finance Department
Location: Brighton - Moulsecoomb
Salary: £49,559 to £57,422 per annum
Contract Length: 18 months
Fixed Term End Date: 31/10/2027
Closing Date: Thursday 22 May 2025
Reference: FI5103-25-095
We are seeking a proactive and technically strong finance professional for a Fixed Term contract of 18 months to provide specialist expertise in financial planning and reporting. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in financial analysis, reporting, and monitoring, supporting strategic decision-making at all levels of the organization.
The role involves developing, maintaining, and presenting complex financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning. Responsibilities include collecting, organizing, and analyzing financial data to inform model development, conducting scenario analysis and sensitivity testing, and updating financial models to reflect business, market, or regulatory changes.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
* A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA). Experience in a higher education setting is advantageous.
* Strong knowledge of financial and management accounting.
* Experience in creating financial models to aid decision-making.
* Ability to interpret, reconcile, and explain complex financial information from various sources, ensuring appropriate stakeholder reporting.
* Experience working collaboratively with diverse teams, providing support through mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing.
* A commitment to continuous improvement.
This is a full-time (37 hours/week), fixed-term position for 18 months. Applications from candidates seeking job share are welcome.
The University offers an agile working policy, allowing staff to work three days a week from home, with on-site days at Mithras House.
For further discussion about the role, please contact Sue Owen, Deputy Director of Finance, at s.owen2@brighton.ac.uk.
Additional information, including the full job description and person specification, is available in the attached documents. To apply, please follow the online application process.
The University is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff, promoting equality and diversity, and encourages applications from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, which are underrepresented among staff.
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